Previous thread here: >>8886368
>favorite shops?
>new purchase shares?
>anything you're making?
Image isn't mine, but I figured it was better than a picture of dickbutt.
>>8988131
is it too late to delete that image? it has nothing to do with the board. why would you even choose it, anon? what about that says "jfash and cosplay" to you?
also, it is a jewelry and accessories thread, not just a jewelry thread.
i am disappoint 2bqh
>>8988131
All of the jewelry in that pic is gross.
>>8988177
>>8988173
Sorry gulls, I tried to delete and remake but it wouldn't let me. It was just the first image I got when I googled "indie jewelry" because I thought it would be conceited to start a thread with my own piece.
If it's that egregious, maybe the janitor can nuke it and someone else can start a new thread.
>>8988131
Does anyone know what the stones on the bracelet are called? I saw some similar ones online ages ago but can't remember their name for the life of me. In return, have some Etsy stuff because I feel bad for OP's pic.
>>8988131
desu it feels really off when i see white blonde haired chicks wearing shit like this. very poser-like
>>8988641
looks like howlite
>>8988261
>I thought it would be conceited to start a thread with my own piece.
>not looking up any of the many popular indie jewelry stores and using those instead
jesus
>>8988173
Gonna need a power washer to get all the sand out of ur vag.
>>8988645
>>8988803
>>8988177
>>8988173
Okay? You wanna lie down for a while, poopsie? Did OP offend your delicate sensibilities by posting a picture of a young woman wearing jewellery? Maybe you should give the Internet a break if mundane things like that trigger you so much.
Back on topic, does anyone know what material people use to make those delicate translucent fairy wings?
>>8988875
Dropped pic
>>8988875
>handing out asspats to idiots who can't even find a board relevant image to start a thread with
never have I wanted tumblr to leave more
>>8988883
>muh tumblr bogeyman
Cry moar newfaggot
>>8988908
I'm saying newfags who can't put in effort are bad and you accuse me of being new? Solid logic.
>When none of your favorite indie accessory brands are selling at Design Festa.
UGH
DreamCathedral anon!
Sent you an email!
>>8988875
>Did OP offend your delicate sensibilities by posting a picture of a young woman wearing jewellery?
>TRIGGER
Good god, you're retarded. They posted a completely unrelated shitty image under the guise of ~ohohoho I can't post my own stuff, I'm so humble~*~. Then bitch, post something from a popular indie store like the last 5 threads on indie accessories.
now go reblog something from Tumblr to calm yourself down.
>>8988954
Replied!
>>8988972
>They posted a completely unrelated shitty image under the guise of ~ohohoho I can't post my own stuff, I'm so humble~*~
Nobody here gives a fuck about the OP image but you, reality check.
>>8989088
>more than one person posts about it
>no one cares but you
Lol
Do you prefer if a shop is strictly gothic or sweet accessories? Or is it okay to have a mix of both? I know this sort of thing is important to branding.
>>8989489
I prefer having them split up for aesthetic reasons. I like following shops that have kind of homogenous products, because I know what to expect and it looks nicer.
So I think you could do both sweet and gothic if it was like automatic honey, which all have a similar look. But if it's like rat skulls and pastel resin, I wouldn't do it.
>>8989489
Have seperate 'labels'?
Depends on how many peices of each you intend to do.
>>8989489
Honestly as long as you have things labeled/sectioned nicely it should be fine. I'd rather not slog through pages of sweet to find gothic accessories though, so having them split would be brilliant.
I half wonder if I should take video to capture the glitter for some items. My shitty camera doesn't do it justice in a photo alone.
>>8989501
i do this in my etsy storefront. my main items are gothic and it seems odd to keep the sweet, girly things with the mostly unisex gothic things.
as for organization, do people prefer items to be sorted into sections by type (necklaces, brooches, earrings) or theme/color? which is easiest when shopping?
i usually prefer to browse by item type, unless the store has really consistent themes that can be built into matching sets.
>>8989842
this looks really cool. have you tried taking a picture at an angle or in different lighting?
>>8989842
also, many sellers of resin crafts have youtube channels where they post updates that show off details. that could be a route to take for you
>>8989842
Make short gifs of your glitter pieces and set them to repeat indefinitely. It will catch a potential buyer's eye.
Hey guys, I posted in the last accessories thread >>8959008 I finally got around to opening up a shop and I'd appreciate any feedback on pricing, layout, pics, etc.
>https://www.etsy.com/shop/Hexengarten
>Also, use code "seagull" for 15% off.
>>8989842
I saw that there's an option in the "about" section to add a video. Maybe direct shoppers there?
>>8992702
>$17 + $20 AUD shipping for a bracelet?
sorry anon but nope
>>8992702
Your store looks great! I was looking to seeing you open a store. I'm sure you make your pieces with a lot of care, but unfortunately, it's prohibitively pricey for me, especially with international shipping costs.
>>8992702
Would agree with the prices the other anons mentioned. Some of it is a bit much, but all of your stuff is lovely! I like what you used to set your pieces on for photography.
>>8992702
I really like the photos and pieces, would be interested in knowing how the cheaper shipping options turned out.
>>8994474
I'm still working on it unfortunately. I went and ordered a sample set of packaging materials so I can weigh and calculate some shipping options that will hopefully end up cheaper. I appreciate your interest!
Posting some recent releases from jewelry brands.
TourNewSoul pins inspired by the Kentucky Derby.
Enchantilly is taking reservations for these rings.
>2 months
>no portrait item updates
>see bunch of portrait items sold by mossbadger at a convention
why
>>8999163
I'm just gonna move on to one of the copycats. Most of them have better shipping to where I live anyway.
>>8999180
I would if I could find any that have frames that look as nice.
>>8999180
It's not like Mossbadger invented framed portraits. It doesn't involve a huge amount of creativity either.
>>8999163
I hate that she makes these big batches for cons, then updates online with like 10 items. Except the endless Ouija stuff.
Forgive me seagulls, for I have splurged. I just dropped 60 bucks on cabochons and findings on Amazon...I know eBay tends to have better prices, but I'm impatient and dat prime shipping was calling my name. I'll have to see if any of it is decent stuff
>>8999812
It should be. I've seen most of the Amazon craft stuff on eBay/Ali and it's decent quality for the price. Good luck with your crafts!
Selfpost: ghastlygear.etsy.com.
I am building up stock for upcoming cons and festivals. Once school is finished for the semester I will be going ham with specifically ouji-themed items. My practice resin runs have come out all right, and I have so many crown stickers and charms and swords and clocks and keys... Now, I only need the time.
Would gulls with indie shops be interested in forming a network? For example, we could make an Etsy team, or a treasury. It would be nice to have a sure way to keep in touch and follow your gulls' work, and maybe even do trades for reviews. I do not have it in my budget to buy but would be interested in trading!
>>9000441
I'm not a shop owner but I have a soft spot for handmade goods. I buy from etsy regularly & would be interested in seeing what kind of goods gulls sell.
>>9000441
I love all of that but the resin with beads looks horribly tacky. Sorry, anon.
>>9001028
Agreed. Letter beads are hard to pull off in resin, unless tacky is what you're aiming for.
>>9001459
Oh and I forgot to mention, but I don't think the square pendant works well either, esp with the rounded beads on the chain.
>>8992702
>https://www.etsy.com/shop/Hexengarten
I need all the bees I'm crying
>>8999444
It's funny because someone was saying that she did exactly this in a thread a few months back and they got bitched out over it.
>>9000441
I really like the top left and middle.
>>9001606
Oh, this is totally happening Friday.
>>9000485
If you are interested in more art-based things, the Artist Alley thread has a spreadsheet with some seagull artists listed, along with their online stores. Some do things like charms and plushes, but I am unsure to what extent the items are handmade vs ordered from a printing service. It is worth checking out! I plan to snag some Feverworm things soon.
>>9001028
>>9001459
>>9001462
Thanks for the feedback - the letter beads were a fun experiment, and a few people have expressed liking them, but they will probably not be frequently-recurring thing.
>>9001822
Thank you!
>>9000441
A cgl craft network sounds great actually.
>>9000441
DreamCathedral here, I'd love to get in on this.
>>9000441
God yes, I'd be all over this. I love supporting other crafters.
>>9003219
>>9003512
How would we like tp organize it? Those of us on Etsy can make a closed team, in which members must be invited. Looking at the page to create a team, we can have: a custom logo (170x100 pixels) for the team, along with a name, links to websites (including, perhaps, non-etsy seagull sellers, but Etsy might not like that). Being in an Etsy team will let us have private discussions and even organize events. Read more here: https://www.etsy.com/help/article/332
Suggested names, none of which I am very attached to:
>Altfash Crafters' Network
>Seagull Crafters' Network
>Indie Accessorizers
>Handmade Fancy Crafts
>International Alternative Crafters Network
>EGL Crafters Worldwide
>??????
>>9003525
>tfw replying before updating thread
That makes at least four of us, time to get excited
>>9003548
EGL Crafters Anonymous
just a little hint of seagull in there
>>9001606
>>9001833
Oh, if you're thinking about making an order please wait until tomorrow evening! I'm going to edit some listings and add a couple items..
>>9000441
>>9003548
Hexen Garden here, also interested! As for names:
>.Anonymous Accessories
> Nameless Network
> Gothic & Lolita Anonymous
> Gothic & Lolita Crafts
>
>>9003563
>Gothic & Lolita Anonymous
i like this one.
>>9003563
Gothic and Lolita Anonymous = GALA
Please
>>9003548
Why not just a facebook group?
>>9003825
Seems like a hassle to make an account if you want to keep your shop and personal life separate.
>>9003818
this. let us use this please.
would anyone be able to craft an icon/logo? (170x100 pixels) once a name is settled, i can handle setup otherwise.
>>9003825
on Etsy, teams you are part of are visible to buyers as well. seeing what team a shop you like is part of can lead to checking those other shops out without leaving the site/app. members of a team can also use team tags, so gulls who are buyers but not sellers could search #teamGALA or whatnot on Etsy to see what other gulls are offering for sale. it is a feature that will help cross-promote within Etsy itself.
extending the general network across multiple platforms is not a bad idea, though. i would not mind a Facebook group also existing, especially since it would connect non-Etsy sellers, but i would not use it much myself. i tend to withstand Facebook (and social networking in general) in very small, controlled bursts, often weeks or months apart - but that is just me. if another gull would like to take charge of a FB or even G+ group, i would see no reason not to join.
>>9003835
I'm the anon who suggested a craft exchange in the White Day threads. We could just call it the annual GALA extravaganza.
>>9003835
I like the idea of tagging since I'm not a seller but rather a buyer who wants to get things from people who actually are familiar with jfashion rather than regretsy people.
I really love making jewelry and having my online store. It makes me so happy to when people order, like not in a greedy way but in a "someone used their hard earned money to buy something I made, I feel really honored."
But I have a ton of conventions coming in the summer so I've found it a bit hard to manage my store as well. I've been on hiatus for months from events
>sorry for personal blog
How do people manage doing irl events and selling online?
>>9004107
I know the good feeling. Even getting views and favourites gives me the good tingles. I had a sale yesterday and the day before. Feels great.
I hope I someday get good enough for cons and have to keep up with both too.
What if you are a previous vintage seller that is slowly transitioning to marketing crafts as well, but are also still selling vintage?
>>9004156
It's still items that EGL and Jfash people can enjoy. Nothing wrong with that.
I used to major in marketing in college so I have a good understanding of branding. I've been carefully planning the opening of my Etsy store, but one important thing is holding me back and that is deciding the name. I can't create my logo and order business cards without it.
A lot of the names I've come up with are already in use or too close to names already in use. I want the name to encapsulate the style of creations I'm selling. It can't be too sweet or too dark. Has anyone else encountered these woes?
Pic sorta related, test pieces made these months ago.
>>9004466
I would like these a lot if either the golds matched, or the frames were a different color.
>>9004483
I feel you. The powder I used is a vibrant gold like this when placed in the mold (the only pic I have showing it), but then it bonds to the resin that color. No idea why? I'm still seeking a better alternative.
>>9004491
Maybe try one with a black frame and a maroon background? Or navy? As I am a resin beginner, I can't help much with that. Playing around with colors in general may help though. Or maybe there is a way to bond the color to the charm in a similar way to the frame so they are both the duller shade?
>>9004466
>It can't be too sweet or too dark.
I don't haven any actual word suggestions, but maybe try for something luxurious and formal-sounding? A lot of the stuff you've posted gives me a sort of regal vibe. Maybe something with gilded, since you've don a lot of stuff with gold? Gilded Manor or something like that?
Also triple dubs checked.
>>9004466
Ars Aurelia? Ties into the goldtone you do a lot of, and the second word is a feminine given name.
>>9004466
Aetherial Possessions
Exalted Designs
Enamored Enamel
Austere Betwixt Delight
You can have these for free. I just started reading Ovid's Metamorphoses and gave it a whirl.
First time posting here.
How'd I do?
>>9005201
Not fond of the middle green acorn, and the choice in chain isn't very cute IMO. I would save those materials for keychains or extension bits at the back of a necklace. Smaller links would be a big improvement. You have a lot of potential, each of the pieces are adorable, though the leaves look too simple next to the detailed acorns. I need more acorns in my life, tho.
>>9005213
Thanks for the feedback anon, I'm working on something cuter now, way different. My findings and chain choices are meh at best atm.
Blue derpy teapots, or black derpy teapots?
>>9005259
It might seem cliche, but the best options would be a nice antique white, or metallic gold teapot!
Are there any Indie brands (or anyone here) who makes crowns similar to pic related but less flimsy looking? I'd rather a gold tone but I'm not too fussy. I've been trawling etsy but I can't seem to find anything.
>>9005490
Voodoodolly had some up but the store is still on hiatus bc of UtS stuff. Also Fantastic Grim.
>>9005512
I'll be sure to check those out. I didn't know Voodoodolly did them and I've never heard of Fantastic Grim. Thank you!
>>9005201
Add some gold accents and, as other anon said, a finer chain. Gold would look better than silver imo.
It's meh in the pic but that's in part because of the lighting. You have potential, you just need better chains.
GALA when?
>>9005771
GALA please!
I just opened my shop and I need this to be a thing
>>9005819
LINK YO SHOP!
>>9005819
Please link your shop, I love this
>>9005856
Well gosh anon, if you're going to use that as your code, then I /have/ to buy something. I'll need to look at my wardrobe when I get home to evaluate which color matches best.
Also, I won't be able to ship your cow until tues or weds, I hope you don't mind!
>>9005881
I don't mind at all, though I will have trouble containing my cow hype.
and thank you! I really love your stuff so it means a lot!
>>9005910
Did someone mention a cute cow? Possibly an accessory?
>>9005929
http://chasingthefrill.storenvy.com/products/16015740-spaceship-brooch
>>9005771
i am eating dinner and then creating GALA! turned in my final paper for the semester and can now focus on crafting physical objects instead of academic discourse.
>>9005856
>That sounds really cool I may look into that, if you don't mind
Nyan Rara is a Japanese UV resin YouTuber who does this a lot, if you can parse moonrunes. if not, just seeing the process in action could be instructive.
GALA has been created and invitations sent to those who specifically named their shops ITT (3 so far). The icon is trash, I made it on my phone, if no one else provides a nice one I can make a slightly better one in MSPaint. My tech is very limited. A better icon made by someone with skill and nice software is preferred.
If you are interested in joining the Etsy team and did not receive an invite, please leave your shop name ITT and I will track you down to invite.
I was wondering if you gulls could help me out with some inspiration. I was given these portraits and doll parts by my sister and really want to use them for some jewelry, but I am having a terrible time finding a lot of inspo using porcelain parts. Anyone have any saved stuff they love?
I would be glad to ask in the help thread, just let me know if I should be asking there instead of here!
>>9006122
my plans for doll parts involve Dremelling holes and hanging them from things. i am not sure if that would work with porcelain; i am also resin-doming images of doll parts. you could, perhaps, use the photos as backgrounds for resin pieces, with a body part embedded in each piece as am inclusion.
>>8988131
>google (insert lolita brand) jewlery
or
>google (insert jfashion name) jewlery
>get image
>use as op
or alternatively
>stop getting overly defensive because you chose a shit not board related op image
shit, you could have written the words " /cgl/ indie jewlery" in comic sans in fucking ms paint and that still would have been better
>>9006127
kill yourself
obviously this life is too much for you
>>9006118
Please invite ImaginaryTailoring if you get a moment! (sorry if you already did, I can't seem to find it)
>>9006215
resent, let me know if it goes through!
>>8988131
/fa/
>>9006255
These indie brands cater to lolita taste. Gtfo cosplayer and/or newfag
>>9006264
i think they refer to the OP pic, it periodically annoys people because it itself is /fa/-tier
>>9006219
I got it! Thank you! Did you have anything specific in mind for the logo?
>>9006286
Something classy and not too tied to a specific substyle would be good, with the name of the group (or the acronym). Nothing fancy, just clean and simple. We can always change up the design periodically.
>>9006360
>Nothing fancy
I mean nothing fancy is REQUIRED, because I am trying to make it sound like a stress-free task. If making a fancy icon is your natural inclination then follow your dreams!
>>9006363
I can't sleep, squiggles?
>>9006410
>>9006435
What if we had your lovely squiggly penmanship over of a graphic background? I would love to have it be an obvious Ouji and Lolita dancing, maybe doing a waltz, but the image being focused on their shoulders where you can see their necklaces and rings and their mouths to their elbows. The full image could be a bigger thing we keep on the main page/ Maybe we can bribe someone in the draw thread with free goods.
>>9006118
I'd love an invite please!
twodaysslowshop.etsy.com
>>9006141
I'd tell you to, but you're obviously to retarded to do it.
>>9006118
I'd love an invite, but my shop isn't totally lolita-centered, is that alright? I'm currently working on phasing out a lot of older steampunk stuff while trying out some newer resin pieces that I'll put up eventually. Shop name is Squidhouse Designs. Thanks for making this group!
>>9006118
Can someone please explain, what's this GALA thing? Totally missed it
Also anyone here I could invite to open a shop on Etsy? Wouldn't mind some free listings.
>>9006435
will add this, thank you! it is a bit blurry on my phone but i think that may be unavoidable due to the size reqs.
>>9006586
>the image being focused on their shoulders where you can see their necklaces and rings and their mouths to their elbows.
might be too busy for the icon but this is a thing which i would love to see
>>9006630
will send!
>>9006998
will also send! if the pic is your work, it works.
>>9007115
read upthread, it is not so many posts ago
>>9007129
Hey there, can I join you guys if my items not really lolita (like pastel goth stuff)?
>>9007129
Sorry anon-chan, I just scrolled the thread down and missed the point where GALA name was given, so I thought it was a completely different thing! Might as well join you if I open a shop soon.
>>9007265
Make sure you get a referral link from another shop so you both get 40 free listings.
Does anyone know some good hat shops? I wanted to order VM's hat to match pic related, but for better or for worse they're out. I'm sort of desperate for a hat and would prefer it to be done and shipped in 5 weeks if possible.
>>9007892
Just type this into google, you will find cute boater hats of all sorts:
リボンカンカン帽
Or if you are really desperate, just buy some basic boater off ebay, and decorate it with some teal or beige fabric flowers.
Axes femme is also woth checking out, they often have cute hats that work with lolita.
>>9007923
Thanks for the tips! But I was looking more for a fabric covered hat like pic related if that helps any? Sorry for being picky - I was also looking at some other wide brimmed hats but desu they're not what I'm looking for.
I would pay up to $130 since that's what I was about to pay anyways. I don't know how realistic that pricing is for a hat like that.
>>9007932
I got a lovely custom hat from Miss Danger for 150$, but it was also a little bit bigger than this. It's super lovely and matches the coordinate I wanted it for perfectly, so I'd totally recommend them!
If that's too much for you, there are some on taobao....not as nice, but still quite pretty.
>>9007941
Thank you so much! I'll look into her. How long did it take her to make your item if you don't mind me asking?
>>9007942
I would also recommend you to look at Cloudberry Lady. She makes absolutely amazing stuff. Unfortunately, I can't say anything of the prices or the length of the process.
>>9007942
From first contact to shipping the hat took about a month. They knew I needed it for an event, though, so I don't know if this excelerated the process.
>>9007932
Look for historic reproduction/reenactment milliners. You might even be able to find something you like in stock there.
>>8997034
There is a really bad review on EGL for Chantilly rings unfortunately. You have to log in to see it, it might be back a page or two.
tl;dr version is the image chips off super easy
>>8999444
Honestly, this is what every indie brand that does cons does though, because they have to if they are going to make money. In most cases, if there aren't many online, it means that people buy out the stock at cons, and the artist can't make stuff fast enough.
>>9008846
but it costs more to go to cons than sell online.
>>9009146
Cons are much faster and lower effort, though. You only need to make the product, show up, lay out the table and then putz around while people buy stuff off you. If you're relatively unknown, over half your sales will be from people who don't even know you/your brand, but will impulse buy something they think is pretty. They hand over cash and you put your merch in a nice bag and you're done.
Online, once you've made the product, you still need to photograph it, create individual listings, generate hype/market it by blogging/reblogging, posting photos, find a customer base and engage them to generate interest in buying something from you, and then when someone finally buys something you have to package it, address it, take it to the post office and mail it out, then come home and find someone else bought something while you were at the post office, so now you have to go to the post office, again. And then eventually you'll have to deal with that one customer whose item arrived broken in the mail and angst over whether she's scamming you or not sending her a free replacement damages your PR.
It costs less money, yes, but it's certainly more effort to sell the items one by one online rather than one batch all in one day at a con.
>>9009146
i make more at conventions than i do from my online shop. online shoppers tend to hunt for bargains and be very choosey. in person, customers can handle and try on items, and in a convention atmosphere, everyone is in a spending mood.
but then again, everyone loves Mossbadger and wants to buy her shit so for her maybe it's just an issue of timing and effort.
>>9008844
I wonder what would happen if someone tried putting some modpodge or something over it? They're such pretty rings, it's a shame that they aren't the best quality.
I'm getting this soon. Looking for recommendations on sellers that might have matching raspberry, mushroom, or deer stuff. Or nice looking terrariums that aren't over $50 USD.
>>9009261
Eh, but in the case of mossbadger, this doesn't really apply, since online her stuff is in demand. Even the items that aren't as in demand (like the Ouija stuff at this point) sell out within 48 hours, and the items that are most in demand (portrait brooches, portrait rosettes) tend to sell out within 24 hours.
>>9009146
In my experience, people go to cons to buy things. The vast majority aren't the sort who notice things like air bubbles in resin or dodgy anatomy or wonky seams, they just see cute shit and decide they want it.
Because everyone's in a spending mood impulse purchases are common, and because you can see the whole selection in front of you it's easier to sell a bunch of items in one go. If you have halfway decent stuff you can do well at cons, but online it's more down to marketing and drawing attention to your marketplace of choice. It takes time and effort and you're not likely to see any profit for a while.
I don't blame Mossbadger for focusing on cons, even if she does sell out online it's a much bigger hassle to ship everything out than it is to shove it in a bag and be done with it, as >>9009261 pointed out.
>>9009328
It should be fine but I can't help thinking the image might smudge or dissolve. If it chips off so easily it doesn't really inspire confidence...
>>9010388
Honestly, conventions are easier for me.
>The vast majority aren't the sort who notice things like air bubbles in resin or dodgy anatomy or wonky seams, they just see cute shit and decide they want it.
I always sell the shitty things at cons whereas it would never sell online and I'd be too embarrassed to even list them. I can guarantee that the worst thing I churned out will probably be one of the first things that sell without fail.
I usually only post my bigger ticket items and items that I'm really proud of. They will sit online. People will reblog them, share them, etc. I won't get a single sale. Yet I sell out at every con without fail. I don't have the energy to time to really promote myself as much as I'd like. If you're doing this on the side of a full time job, you might find this to be the case. But if selling is your primary job, you really have to work to get your product to sell between shows.
People like to impulse buy too. If they buy one accessory, they'll buy more. They'll buy items that coordinate together. I get a lot of repeat customers who keep coming back to buy more. I keep cheaper items around ($5 and under) simply because by the end of the weekend people want to spend their last few dollars on more con swag.
>>9005819
>>9005856
ANON. I can't. This is too lovely. I can't wait to wear it to my next meet up.
I also just made something that says "see you, space cowboy" so that was surprising to see in the card.
>>9013598
Ahhh I'm so happy you like it! And thank you for the review!
>>9013598
Oh wow, this is really lovely.
Peppermint Fox, though they're almost sold out.
New Violet Fane tights.
>>9009551
DreamCathedral anon could help you out. I think she's still got some foresty stuff on discount in her etsy (shop is the same name).
>>9019465
I don't even know how I'd wear these but I want them
>>9019511
Except I /am/ DreamCathedral, and don't want to wait for all of those materials come in before I can make anything resembling what I want. Thanks for plugging me, though!
I've got a bunch of these ready to be sold once my site goes live, which is exciting
>>9019930
These are really nice, anon! Do you do metal casting/enamelling?
>>9020019
No :( I'm a 3D artist so I send my files to a factory and they do it for me. Makes it way more fun to do the design and see it come to life later
>>9020168
Those are really pretty. What's the production cost like?
>>9019930
Oh nice, I'm a 3D artists too and I didn't even now I could have stuff like this made...would you mind sharing where you get them made? I'm not interested in opening a shop, but maybe make a few pieces for my comm as gifts.
>>9009551
I'm currently working on some matching accessories to go with this print for myself right now, but if you might be interested I can post them when I'm done.
>>9020624
I would love that. My dress should be arriving around the 30th, so hopefully I could whip something up quick too when I can effectively match the colours.
>>9020178
Not bad if you get them in bulk - most of these places have a MOQ that you need to pay for in advance. There's also a bit of a hefty charge for the mold fee (Which is a one off payment) I have a seperate warehouse making the necklace part.
>>9020185
Originally I worked with a company face to face in Hong Kong while I was living there, but I changed companies because the MOQ was too high. To do that I looked through Alibaba BUT I had a good baseline in regards to price/requirements as I had done it before. I also had samples to send to the new factory so it's hard for them to fuck it up basically.
If you only want a few made for personal use you could probably find a medal place locally and ask them (The process is the same as making a medal). Sometimes they have lower MOQs (Maybe like 10?) because they work with people who need lower MOQs.
>>9019910
Lol, wow. I did not expect that.
>>9020771
Which company on Alibaba do you use?
>>9020799
I hired an agent to find suppliers/manufacturers for me. Last time when I did it myself I got ripped off so it was worth saving a lot of money by having a chinese agent do the negotiation for me.
I don't know what factories they're using but they send pictures all the time at every stage of development for me to sign off on which is great.
An Agent is the best way to go; just show them pictures of what you need and they'll find the manufacturers for you
I really want to make jewelry based on this 6% Dokidoki design. I just love the crazy-looking bears.
>>9020185
not that anon, but if you only want to get a few pieces you could look at places like shapeways and ponoko. I've used both for small batches of things and the pricing wasn't too bad.
>>8988131
I dunno, Dickbutt would have been pretty funny.
>>9005819
I just got mine and it's super cute!! Please make more so I can buy more things from you
Does anyone know of any good shops for Baroque/Rococo style jewelry? I'm having a hard time finding stuff and have just kind of had to resort to making my own.
Speaking of which, does anyone know where to find frames/brooches like pic related? I want to paint a miniature portrait and put it in a brooch like this.
>>9022421
Aww thank you! I'm glad you like it.
I do admit I take forever to make new designs. I'm currently working on matching bracelets and earrings to complete the set, but I just have not had a prototype that I am 100% happy with yet. Soon, though, my pile of failures feels like it is a mile high.
Then probably something hopefully appealing to a broader range with constellations but eh
I have some leftover stock from Acen and was wondering if anybody would be interested in brooches like these!
>>9023051
I think you may want to consider getting advice on your art in places like the Artists' Alley thread. One thing I think you would find to be immensely helpful is to flip your art to see if there are glaring symmetry issues.
>>9020887
How do you know that stuff? Like, where do i find an agent? Want to learn this, from start to finish, where do I go?
>>9022675
For just the frames, try searching "cabochon setting" on aliexpress. Dunno about the bows.
>>9005819
This is beautiful and I would totally buy one if the shipping wasn't $60
>>9023180
Oh, thank you very much.
>>9023192
Curious, I may be able to fix that, what is your location?
>>9023051
I like the cat brooch.
>>9005819
This is very pretty.
I would like a gala invite!
www.etsy.com/shop/cosworks
Not a lot on there right now but items are coming soon.
>>9023381
Northern Europe, seems like it's the same shipping for most of Europe
>>9023431
sent! make sure to take a look at the team forum now and then, since it seems not to notify when new posts are made.
>unrelated
i think i have found a format i really like for these Prince charms as necklaces. the thinner chain and bicone beads rather than round faux pearls seem to work better. concrit appreciated!
>>9023608
the charm seems larger than it is in this picture due to the angle of my phone, but it is actually equal in width to the filigree connector. nonetheless, perhaps larger bicones and a slightly larger chain would be more balanced.
>>9019930
I absolutely love this and can't wait to buy it! Please link your shop once you've got it set up!!
I'm going to start making and selling jewelry soon. This picture isn't very good, but this is a macaron I made out of clay. It's going to be part of a necklace.
>>9024043
You need to work on your photography a good bit if you're going to be selling online, friendo
>>9024152
Here's a better picture I took. I will practice taking photos before selling them. I'll also practice a lot more on actually making things out of clay before selling them. This was my first time making a clay macaron. If anyone here is good with clay, what are some things I can do that will help me improve?
>>9023608
I don't mean to be rude, but... whenever I see those Prince charms all I can think of are tags for a dog's collar.
I have a question and I figured this would be the best place to ask since its related to indie jewerly. Is it possible to use a shopping service to buy from minne (since I'm p sure they wont ship internationally). I've never used one to buy from japan, but I have for Taobao.
>>9029302
most likely. i could not tell you which, but the major services (FromJapan, Japonica) might be a good place to start.
>>9029302
If you live in Australia/New Zealand I can recommend 'Sophie's shopping service' on Facebook to order stuff from minne.
>>9024231
There's not enough filling (pretty big gap on left side) and your texturing needs work. Also, there's white showing through, so work on that.
However, you have the macaron shape and the top is smooth, which makes you better than quite a few Etsy sellers.
If you want to sell your stuff you need to make sure it looks pristine. Cute food items saturate the market and nobody will buy from you if your stuff looks bad or even average. Adding little details, like tiny bows and rhinestones, will make it look cuter and set it apart from the thousand other plain macaron necklaces. Add pearls or beads to the chain, dust fine glitter over the filling, add deco whip and a chocolate plaque or strawberry or something. The details really do make a difference.
>>9029958
Thanks for the help. I'm thinking of using colored clay next time so I don't have to paint it and there won't be any white spots. But I'll remember to add more filling and decorations next time, and I'll work on the texturing too.
>>9027455
kek
perhaps my true calling is the furry market.
>>9030090
Using colored clay will be a huge improvement, definitely. I can't tell what you painted it with from the pictures, but it looks quite thick and lumpy. Either thin it and work in layers (which will get you better results and will cover all of the macaron) or use pastels, which would soften the lumpy texturing and make it look better.
Texturing is a fucking pain in the ass, but you need to be as detailed as you possibly can. Small sharp implements like pins are better than things like toothbrushes in this case. Also, yours is pretty flat and the textured area is too big- they have 'feet' which are bumpy, about half the size of the ones on yours, and stick out a little. Yours is just a thick lump.
Again, your work isn't painfully bad, but you need to really work on the details. Obsessively studying pictures of the thing you're making is really helpful. Try out as many texturing techniques as you can, some are a lot simpler and give great results.
As for finishing touches, DON'T USE SHINY GLAZE ON EVERYTHING. Matte is best 70% of the time. Eye pins slide out so use screws or make a bend in the pin before you insert it. Never use nail polish with clay, it'll degrade the piece. Glue and resin both work for sticking things on but don't use too much because it leaks everywhere. Don't use hot glue. Place gems and shit on before gluing them on or you'll end up regretting the placement 8/10 times.
I hope I haven't put you off crafting, lol. Keep trying and you'll get there.
>>9031585
You're not putting me off crafting at all, this is actually really helpful. I feel more motivated now that I know how to improve. Thanks a lot.
>>9029302
These are super cute.
>>9006118
>>9006118
Please forgive me if i do this wrong again. It is my first time posting. I would love to be a part of GALA. My shop is www.etsy.com/shop/unresattic
Forgive the quality of the photo I am testing options to get these posted to the site.
>>9034319
>It is my first time posting.
Welcome to the board, are you planning to stick around? It is a seagull group so it would be important to be involved with /cgl/.
I only ever see a lot of sweet and classic accessories. Can anyone recommend accessory shops that sell lovely, simple country accessories?
>>9034559
Post an example of that, I'm a bit curious.
>>8989842
Anne d'Autriche! Is this still for sale?
>>9023154
I learned it by living in HK/China. I know when someone is ripping me off; where to go etc.
I'd suggest starting on Alibaba and posting a request for whatever it is you want made.
You'll probably need samples - in my case I gave them a realistic render of what I wanted it to look like originally.
I then sat down with the people in Hong Kong and we went through all their metal and enamel colours in their catalog (You might not be able to do that on Alibaba but it's good to ask)
Lastly if you're not happy with something; TELL THEM. This time the remake of my necklaces had some minor details polished off and I refuse to sign off on it until it's perfect. You're paying money for this so you should be happy with it.
If you don't have a physical sample be VERY thorough with your references and colors as it's really easy to fuck something like this up - especially with the language barrier. Ask for updates at every step so they don't just go ahead and make something wrong.
I don't really have much more to suggest, it's something I've picked up over a long time dealing with people and researching. I think next time I'm going to make some realistic wigs for Lolita.
>>9024027
Thank you! If you use instagram I will be posting updates on it with pictures when this batch arrives. I might be able to sell you one before release. (I need to test postal prices etc anyway)
Instagram is: violentseduction
mossbadger:
>packing mossbadger stock for Project: A-Kon in Texas this weekend. this is my first time as a guest at an out-of-state con, so it's very exciting! I tried to make a ton of frames but I'm leaving half at home so I can do an update when I get back - I know people have been waiting! this has been a very busy (and rewarding) year so it's been hard for me to keep up & I appreciate your patience
m-maybe getting an update soon?
>>9035202
As team leader, my only criteria is that crafters be involved in /cgl/ to some extent and also make items with an alt/jfash aesthetic. I have seen Unre's Attic in person at different conventions, and they definitely have a solid userbase and market! My primary concern is whether or not each shop owner is involved with /cgl/ culture. Most of us in GALA have selfposted often, sometimes even before opening a shop, so it feels very grassroots, and this is something I would like to maintain.
Since there is interest in GALA outside of just Etsy I have hoped to be able to organize crafting swaps for members via /cgl/, or through an email account which will be initially posted here; unsure just yet. It would be important that GALAnons check /cgl/ and not have reservations about being associated with it.
>>9034529
I am definately going to try. I read though alot of the threads and check daily. I just don't post often.
>>9035271
okay, will send invite!
>>9035202
Do you have any advice on how to make this better or any specific criticisms for why you think it looks clumsy and cobbled together?
>>9035272
Thank you
>>9035273
not that anon and i know nothing about deco-style aesthetic, but one place for improvement could be the quality of the ribbon you use. compare to the ribbon in >>9013598, which seems to be both a more complicated bow and a sturdier material, with the bow sewn into place in the middle of the knot. a more cloth-like ribbon like this greatly adds to the look and value of the piece imo.
Wire-wrap anon are you still around? I'd love to see more of your pieces.
>>9035315
Thank you. I will look at some other types of ribbon.
It's been so long since I've worked on my crafts. Almost two weeks! I've been so addicted to Overwatch, I just haven't found the time. I might make some Overwatch inspired stuff, but that's neither here nor there. I got my latest dress in, and now I'm trying to brainstorm and arrange some false leaves and flower things with some new metal charms onto a chiffon bow I've had for a while to form some sort of hair accessory, or rosette type thing.
>>9019930
These are fantastic!
>>9035504
That looks super nice!
>>9024231
I'm the same person who made this macaron. I made a new one. I know I still need a lot of practice, but how is my new one? Have I improved at all? If I have, what should I work on the most to improve more?
>>9039441
And here's a picture of the top.
>>9039441
You need to work on your shading, and the cham on top is sitting awkwardly. Your charms, in general, are sort of weird looking. Just buy some roses/hearts/bows to stick on, because these look very unfinished. Sorry anon. If you're using clay, use soft, chalk pastels to shade it and add depth.
>>9039452
I'll work on shading next time I make one. Would the charms look better if I made them sit better and shaded them too? Thanks for the help. I feel like I'm learning a lot, even if I still have a long way to go until I'm good at this.
>>9039452
Also, how do I shade clay using chalk pastels? Sorry, I've never done it before.
>>9039441
You need to sand it better. Part of the charm of macarons is their smooth, glossy top contrasting with the crinkly feet. The feet could use more detail as well. Compare this real macaron to yours.
>>9039504
Thanks for the help, I'll sand it better next time. Looking at that real macaron is making me realize how much mine sucks. I'll keep practicing.
>>9039441
The shape is better and the texturing has improved from what I can see (you shouldn't score a line around the area to be textured though) and it looks a lot better than the first one. Using coloured clay is also a huge improvement, lol.
As for how to improve, tone the pink down. It looks garish and clashes horribly. I think combinations like pink and mint are better than strong variations of the same colour.
It's easy to colour with pastels- you get a razor and shave off bits of pastel, then dip a brush in and lightly go over the clay. A soft brush is best. If you only have bright clay you can mix it with white clay, add it in little by little so you get a nice pastel shade.
The top of the macaron seems to be covered in lint or something. Use a cotton bud dipped in rubbing alcohol to remove it, it also works to remove fingerprints and other marks.
You also need to work on making the macaron more even. In the second picture you can see that the bottom half is thicker on the right, and the top half is thicker on the left. I saw a tutorial somewhere saying that blister packs are great macaron molds, you line them with plastic wrap so it's easy to remove and you get even macarons every time.
The decorations are really lackluster, I'm afraid, but it looks like that's just because you don't know how to put it together. This video is for cupcake squishies but the general idea is the same- look at how they're decorated and go from there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yl7fWYzWs1c
Well done for accepting the advice and improving, too. I don't mean to sound condescending but it's refreshing to see people actually try to get better instead of flouncing off when there aren't any asspats.
>>9039538
Thank you so much. I'm glad I'm actually improving. I'll try using different colors next time instead of different shades of the same one. Coloring with pastels does sound easy now that I know how to do it. And I'm actually getting pastel clay very soon, so I'll start using that too. Also, thanks for letting me know how to clean the lint on top of the macaron. I didn't know how to do that either. And I didn't think of using blister packs. I'll see if I have any in my house. It's true that I didn't really know what to do with the decorations, so that video will be really helpful. Again, thanks a lot. I'm here to learn how to improve, so I'm going to accept any advice I can get.
>>9035256
I'm so glad that you took this on anon. I was the one to suggest a craft exchange in the White Dat threads and to point out that Gala was the acronym. I'm away from home right now and in the process of moving, so I felt bad that I couldn't actively contribute. I just want to get my crafting room back so that I can start actually helping out more.
If you need support, let me know and I'll drop a throwaway. More than happy to help on a networking/technical side of things and organise exchanges.
>>9039591
Looking through Japanese craft Instagrams and sites like Laduree will help you understand how to put colour combinations and decorations together. Don't put everything in the centre, either, that actually makes it look a bit off balance and makes it look too busy.
I really look forward to seeing your next attempts, it's always nice to see someone improve (and I know I've said this already but goddamn Tumblr's Everyone Is Perfect uwu culture has made me appreciate people who understand they have room for improvement).
>>9007932
I dunno if you know this, but the term for these hats is bergere. Often they have a ribbon that ties under the neck if they're not pinned in.
Wondering if you gulls could help me. I'm making pic related by handstitching into a cotton-based velveteen. I've seen lots of embroidered stuff with the cabochons under the fabric but I'd like to put my fabric under the cabochons.
My problem is how to fix them together, I only found a couple of tutorials and they varied from ropey looking selotape methods to gluing with mod podge and glaze in the same way as stickers and paper. Does anyone have any suggestions? I don't want to muck up the fabric.
>>9029302
Search for hellokiri on intagram
she can order from all the apps, minne, mercari, frill...
>>9043503
Test mod podge or resin on a piece of scrap fabric, and leave it for a few hours. It should look fine (any weird texture issues should be solved when you put the cabochon over it) but you should make sure it won't discolor the fabric.
>>9043503
damn these look interesting!
>>9043503
Are these your work?
can i have some flat out pure crit? I absolutely hate what I've made but i vectored and got a bunch of ribbons and crosses made out of clear pvc and all the creativity I had before I had them made seems to have gone poof, this is all I can make and I just think it looks shit, what do you guys think, scrap and start again? or salvageable idea
>>9046634
*acrylic not pvc
>>9046634
I'm not a fan, I think maybe the rhinestones are too small and the random placement isn't doing it for me. You could try using them to mimic the folds/shadows in fabric instead? Or just go around the edges maybe
I've just started with laser cutting too and I was surprised at how difficult it was at first to translate things to 2d silhouette versions that look nice/recognisable. Pic related, my first design
>>9046648
Oh I love the idea of the folds and shadows, may give the placement a go
I love your design! I'm a big fan of skulls in design, I recognised it straight away. Is your bail too jump rings? I really like the look
>>9046648
Not sure if you are up for some concrit but have you thought about including laser etching into your design? so more contour lines around the eyes and through the centre of the head and beak would bring make it more interesting to look at.
>>9046671
Sorry I pressed post too soon. Here is what I meant by adding more detail into the skull
>>9046658
Thanks! It's actually just one jump ring, the kind that doubles round on itself like a keyring but it got a bit stretched as I didn't place the hole close enough to the edge. I'll keep that in mind though and maybe try doubling up in future
>>9046671
Etching is definitely the next step for me but as I'm actually using the laser cutter myself, not sending them off somewhere to get made it's going to take a bit of figuring out. I tried to do some etching this week but ending up cutting a load of holes in my piece instead and then crashing the laser cutter, woops! Thank you though, concrit appreciated, I'll keep working on it
>>9043503
Sauce?
>>9044409
Thanks anon, I've got some mod podge in the mail, so hopefully I'll be able to test it soon!
>>9045837
>>9046307
>>9046833
Yeah these are mine, I really love how embroidery can look both cosy and luxurious. I've considered taking commissions for monograms when I've got my construction process sorted if anyones interested? Also working on some more victoriana/ natural history style motifs and cameos.
>>9046758
if you are finding that you are creating too many holes in your piece, perhaps the power is too high or the speed is too slow? To do laser etching on acrylic my settings are usually 50% power and 50% speed and I use a trotec. Hope you can solve your problem anon!
>>9046634
I think it's salvageable. The rhinestones seem a bit excessive and I'm not sure what you could put on the jump rings, but it doesn't look as awful as you make it out to be. It kind of reminds me of the gyaru stuff I used to see back when I was into it.
Maybe take off a few rhinestones and use them to mimic the folds in the fabric like the other anon said.
>>9034319
saw this and thought of you! I think a nicer bow would work, maybe with ribbon that matches the chain or has some black that matches the panda. Also, it might be the photo but the different shades of pink and red seem off. In this Meta necklace, the main components have a similar color scheme (black and gold) which lets the bright colors of the stuff inside the cage stand out.
>>9039594
>I was the one to suggest a craft exchange in the White Dat threads and to point out that Gala was the acronym.
Thank you for the offer to help! If this gift exchange is something you could help organize when you are finished moving, that would be pretty cool.
>>9043503
I have used mod podge on top of velveteen and it did not work so well. The fabric lost much of its texture. Additionally, if those are glass cabochons, I have not had luck adhering them to non-paper items using mod podge. I have not tried glass cabos on fabric specifically, but you may have better luck with a resin dome if my experience with mod podge and glass is any indication. Whatever you try please report back!
>>9046634
Outlines for the folds and loops of the bow might help. Also the chain seems a bit plain or flat for this.
For the bottom jump rings, I think small charms would look nice. A bead that matches the rhinestones (on a headpin) or small roses maybe, or just two small silver charms in a cute shape. Brands sometimes have charms sewn onto the edges of bows, like stars or hearts.
>>9046859
I'd definitely be interested in getting one commissioned!
>>9046859
I'd be really interested in a commission, your work is great.
>>9047393
Thanks for the advice! My mod podge arrived this morning so I'm just trying it out now. I've been looking into resin dome/epoxy stickers, I think they might stick better and be easier work to with.
>>9048071
>>9048549
Thank you anons, it'll be few weeks until I'm up and running but I'll make an instagram and post in the thread when I have everything sorted.
I love this thread btw, it's so nice to see the lolitas here being creators and not just consumers.
>>9050659
If you want to dome them with resin you need to seal it really well or you'll get a million microbubbles and those shits are impossible to get rid of. I'd recommend sealing it twice just to be sure.
Is anyone working on anything new?
>>9054482
I just got some clear glass cabochons and findings to make pendants with my art, but I haven't had time/energy to play with them yet. Hopefully I'll have some inspiration this weekend to format some stuff and start experimenting.
